What to do · Quedlinburg
The half-timbered old town
Information
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 2 h
- Season
- All year; in Advent, Christmas market in the courtyards
- Who it's for
- All ages; cobbles and slopes
- With a dog
- On a lead in the streets
What it is
Quedlinburg is a World Heritage Site for its old town: some 2,000 half-timbered houses spanning eight centuries, cobbled streets, little squares and crooked alleys, almost intact. In the centre, the Market Square with the Renaissance town hall; above it, the castle hill with the collegiate church; opposite, the Münzenberg hill, with little houses huddled together where musicians and craftspeople lived.
How it works
On your own, in about two hours: Market Square, Breite Straße, Finkenherd at the foot of the castle, the climb up the hill and back through the Neustadt. Start at the tourist office, on the square (Markt 4).
Tips
- Climb the Münzenberg From there you see the castle head on and few tourists.
- Come in Advent On weekends, the houses' courtyards open for the Christmas market.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
About two hours on foot.
Is it accessible with a pushchair?
Through the centre, yes, over cobbles; the castle is reached by steps.
With young childrenAs a familyWith a dog
